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Below you can find press releases about the latest developments in cardiology
Date
Title
Date:
21/12/2020
Title:
Socioeconomic background linked to survival after having a cardiac arrest in hospital
Date:
21/12/2020
Title:
ESC CONGRESS 2021: SAVE THE DATE
Date:
18/12/2020
Title:
Top ESC stories in the news in 2020
Date:
17/12/2020
Title:
Nightmares linked with anxiety and insomnia in heart patients
Date:
12/12/2020
Title:
Patients with non-cardiac chest pain are reassured with brief education
Date:
11/12/2020
Title:
Test your heart health by climbing stairs
Date:
09/12/2020
Title:
Cancer patients receiving immunotherapy drugs have a higher risk of heart problems
Date:
02/12/2020
Title:
Patients with heart rhythm disorders warned against heavy alcohol consumption
Date:
26/11/2020
Title:
High blood pressure in midlife is linked to increased brain damage in later life
Date:
24/11/2020
Title:
Act now to meet global heart disease targets
Date:
20/11/2020
Title:
ESC Asia with APSC & AFC: the hottest cardiovascular science from an Asian perspective
Date:
19/11/2020
Title:
Social isolation during COVID-19 pandemic linked with high blood pressure
Date:
18/11/2020
Title:
EACVI – Best of Imaging 2020: Get ready for the latest science at this world leading event
Date:
16/11/2020
Title:
ESC Digital Health Week: pushing the boundaries of digital medicine
Date:
14/11/2020
Title:
Most type 2 diabetes patients are at high risk of a fatal heart attack or stroke
Date:
05/11/2020
Title:
Mothers’ lifestyle predicts when offspring will have first heart attack or stroke
Date:
27/10/2020
Title:
Study estimates exposure to air pollution increases COVID-19 deaths by 15% worldwide
Date:
21/10/2020
Title:
Heart attacks more deadly in homeless people compared to other patients
Date:
19/10/2020
Title:
Big babies could be at higher risk of common heart rhythm disorder in adulthood
Date:
16/10/2020
Title:
Poor diet is top contributor to heart disease deaths globally
Date:
15/10/2020
Title:
Risk of heart complications after major surgery is higher than previously thought
Date:
14/10/2020
Title:
Young women who suffer a heart attack have worse outcomes than men
Date:
07/10/2020
Title:
Catheter ablation linked to reduced risk of dementia in patients with atrial fibrillation
Date:
06/10/2020
Title:
EACTS/ESC joint statement on the revision of the Guidelines on Myocardial Revascularization
Date:
29/09/2020
Title:
ESC statement on hydroxychloroquine and arrhythmias in COVID-19 patients
Date:
29/09/2020
Title:
Preventing heart disease could keep more people employed and save billions for the economy
Date:
25/09/2020
Title:
Heart rhythm in COVID-19 patients receiving short term treatment with hydroxychloroquine
Date:
23/09/2020
Title:
Resuming sexual activity soon after heart attack linked with improved survival
Date:
15/09/2020
Title:
Hostility linked with higher risk of death after second heart attacks
Date:
01/09/2020
Title:
Best of ESC Congress 2020 – The Digital Experience
Date:
01/09/2020
Title:
Educational mailing fails to improve medication use in patients with atrial fibrillation
Date:
01/09/2020
Title:
Trial clarifies use of blood transfusion in anaemic heart attack patients
Date:
01/09/2020
Title:
First randomised trial backs safety of common heart drugs in COVID-19 patients
Date:
01/09/2020
Title:
First treatment identified for fainting
Date:
31/08/2020
Title:
Gout drug repurposed to fight heart disease
Date:
31/08/2020
Title:
Large study finds no link between blood pressure medication and cancer
Date:
31/08/2020
Title:
Trial clarifies which patients with acute pulmonary embolism can be managed at home
Date:
31/08/2020
Title:
Blood pressure-lowering is even more beneficial than previously thought
Date:
31/08/2020
Title:
Filippo Crea appointed editor-in-chief of European Heart Journal
Date:
31/08/2020
Title:
Body mass index is a more powerful risk factor for diabetes than genetics
Date:
30/08/2020
Title:
DAPA-CKD trial meets primary endpoint in patients with chronic kidney disease
Date:
30/08/2020
Title:
Angina drug fails to improve outcomes after successful revascularisation
Date:
30/08/2020
Title:
Study provides hope for young women after heart attack
Date:
30/08/2020
Title:
Study reveals best anti-clotting strategy after heart valve intervention
Date:
30/08/2020
Title:
PARALLAX meets one primary endpoint in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Date:
29/08/2020
Title:
Early rhythm control therapy improves outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation
Date:
29/08/2020
Title:
Can people with heart disease exercise safely?
Date:
29/08/2020
Title:
How to treat the most common heart attacks
Date:
29/08/2020
Title:
EMPEROR-Reduced meets primary endpoint in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
Date:
29/08/2020
Title:
Risk of heart attacks halves in patients with diabetes in 15 years
Date:
29/08/2020
Title:
Trial supports first specific treatment for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Date:
29/08/2020
Title:
What happens when babies with heart defects become adults?
Date:
29/08/2020
Title:
Heart rhythm disorders are best managed when patients are listened to
Date:
28/08/2020
Title:
Vaccines against respiratory infections linked with less heart failure deaths
Date:
28/08/2020
Title:
Nurses burned out and want to quit
Date:
28/08/2020
Title:
How to treat high blood pressure without ruining your sex life
Date:
27/08/2020
Title:
Spouses shed more pounds together than alone
Date:
27/08/2020
Title:
Gut microbes could unlock the secret to healthy ageing
Date:
27/08/2020
Title:
ESC Congress 2020: the science starts tomorrow
Date:
27/08/2020
Title:
Are all vegetarian diets healthy?
Date:
27/08/2020
Title:
ESC Congress 2020: the science starts tomorrow
Date:
26/08/2020
Title:
Depressed or anxious teens risk heart attacks in middle age
Date:
26/08/2020
Title:
Spit in a tube to diagnose heart attack
Date:
26/08/2020
Title:
Long naps may be bad for health
Date:
25/08/2020
Title:
Quit smoking to reduce stroke risk if you have irregular heartbeat
Date:
25/08/2020
Title:
More than half of “sudden” cardiac arrest victims had contacted health services before
Date:
24/08/2020
Title:
Yoga linked with improved symptoms in heart patients
Date:
24/08/2020
Title:
Deep chest compressions prevent brain damage during cardiac arrest
Date:
21/08/2020
Title:
‘Selfies’ could be used to detect heart disease: new research uses artificial intelligence to analyse facial photos
Date:
11/08/2020
Title:
Photo of eyes provides forecast of longevity in heart failure patients
Date:
10/08/2020
Title:
Get accredited now for ESC Congress 2020
Date:
03/08/2020
Title:
Young women with polycystic ovary syndrome have raised risk of heart disease
Date:
30/07/2020
Title:
Vaping linked with heart problems
Date:
27/07/2020
Title:
Wealthier men are more likely to develop high blood pressure
Date:
22/07/2020
Title:
Chocolate is good for the heart
Date:
21/07/2020
Title:
ESC Congress 2020 – Highlights from the Scientific Programme
Date:
17/07/2020
Title:
Opium linked with more deaths after bypass surgery
Date:
03/07/2020
Title:
Morning exercise is the key to a good night’s sleep after heart bypass surgery
Date:
01/07/2020
Title:
East and West Germany exhibit health disparities 30 years after reunification
Date:
30/06/2020
Title:
ESC Congress 2020 – Press Programme announced
Date:
29/06/2020
Title:
Excessive sugar intake linked with unhealthy fat deposits
Date:
26/06/2020
Title:
First comparison of dangers of tobacco cigarettes, e-cigarettes and waterpipes
Date:
25/06/2020
Title:
The cardiovascular legacy of COVID-19 - the time for the EU to act is now
Date:
23/06/2020
Title:
Tongue microbes provide window to heart health
Date:
19/06/2020
Title:
Smartphone app uses voice recordings to detect fluid in the lungs
Date:
15/06/2020
Title:
Who is at risk of heart rhythm disorders?
Date:
09/06/2020
Title:
Tai chi lifts spirits of people with heart disease
Date:
05/06/2020
Title:
High blood pressure linked to increased risk of dying from COVID-19
Date:
03/06/2020
Title:
Fear of COVID-19 keeping more than half of heart attack patients away from hospitals
Date:
29/05/2020
Title:
Get ready for the latest science in heart failure
Date:
20/05/2020
Title:
Every heart dances to a different tune
Date:
12/05/2020
Title:
Never too young to save a life
Date:
11/05/2020
Title:
EuroPCR 2020 cancelled due to COVID-19
Date:
11/05/2020
Title:
Men’s blood contains greater concentrations of enzyme that helps COVID-19 infect cells
Date:
06/05/2020
Title:
ESC Congress 2020 – The Digital Experience
Date:
05/05/2020
Title:
Novel necklace detects abnormal heart rhythm
Date:
04/05/2020
Title:
Women’s heart attack symptoms are not all that different
Date:
28/04/2020
Title:
Childhood obesity and high blood pressure warn of future heart disease
Date:
24/04/2020
Title:
Your football team loses a match. You may suffer a heart attack
Date:
23/04/2020
Title:
After a heart attack, physical activity makes you feel better
Date:
23/04/2020
Title:
How to make the healthiest coffee during COVID-19 lockdown
Date:
21/04/2020
Title:
New - ESC Guidance for the Diagnosis and Management of Heart Disease during COVID-19
Date:
20/04/2020
Title:
EU funds projects on heart rhythm disorders and sudden cardiac death
Date:
17/04/2020
Title:
Women receive less recommended drugs after a heart attack
Date:
14/04/2020
Title:
Appeals to “stay at home” during COVID-19 do not apply to heart attacks
Date:
02/04/2020
Title:
Benefits of exercise on metabolism: more profound than previously reported
Date:
01/04/2020
Title:
Important Update on Heart Failure 2020
Date:
30/03/2020
Title:
Important update on EuroHeartCare 2020
Date:
26/03/2020
Title:
Important update on FCVB 2020
Date:
19/03/2020
Title:
Bariatric surgery is linked to significantly fewer heart attacks and strokes
Date:
13/03/2020
Title:
Important update on ESC Preventive Cardiology 2020
Date:
09/03/2020
Title:
Important update on EHRA 2020
Date:
08/03/2020
Title:
Modern women with heart disease need flexible lifestyle programmes
Date:
04/03/2020
Title:
What to eat for optimal health? Find out at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2020
Date:
03/03/2020
Title:
The world faces an air pollution ‘pandemic’
Date:
03/03/2020
Title:
Important update on Acute CardioVascular Care 2020
Date:
27/02/2020
Title:
EHRA 2020: cutting edge science in heart rhythm disorders
Date:
24/02/2020
Title:
Study of 418,000 Europeans finds different foods linked to different types of stroke
Date:
19/02/2020
Title:
Europe to personalise prevention of second heart attacks
Date:
07/02/2020
Title:
Acute Cardiovascular Care 2020: improving survival from urgent heart conditions
Date:
07/02/2020
Title:
Bleeding may be a sign of bowel cancer, not just a side effect of blood-thinning drugs: study of 125,500 atrial fibrillation patients
Date:
30/01/2020
Title:
City in a test tube: Researchers simulate urban pollution to show how it damages the heart
Date:
21/01/2020
Title:
Belly fat linked with repeat heart attacks
Date:
14/01/2020
Title:
Burnout linked with irregular heartbeat
Date:
13/01/2020
Title:
Why do some patients die and others survive after stroke?
Date:
09/01/2020
Title:
Tea drinkers live longer
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